CM Punk is gearing up for a heated face-off against Drew McIntyre in the intense Hell In A Cell at WWE’s upcoming pay-per-view spectacle, Bad Blood 2024, this Saturday.
Recent commentary on the fight comes from Booker T.’s popular series, the “Hall of Fame” podcast. He explored the dynamics of the Punk vs. McIntyre III encounter and voiced his relief at never having to wrestle in the challenging Hell In A Cell structure.
Here are some insightful moments from the podcast:
When asked if the feud between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre justified a Hell in a Cell showdown, Booker T. had no doubts. He opined, “Absolutely. This is possibly the most ferocious rivalry we have seen in a while, where they genuinely detest each other. This goes beyond just a storyline. McIntyre is digging deep, showing some of his finest work in capturing the real-life aspect of the CM Punk narrative. Therefore, a Hell in a Cell battle seems completely apt. How they execute it though, could transform the entire game.”
Delving into speculations about the match, he stated, “Look at individuals like CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, mainly Punk, who are in the twilight of their careers. When you are nearing the finish line, you have to put everything on the line to be remembered. That’s what Punk will have to do. It’s reminiscent of Sting at the end of his career, where he gave it his all. While Punk is not retiring anytime soon, he is certainly nearer the end than the beginning of his career. And the importance of him stepping up and delivering a memorable match, especially something as historic as Hell in a Cell, is paramount. Think about all the memorable Hell in a Cell participants – Taker, Mick Foley, Triple H. Punk now has the opportunity to join this esteemed list.”
Stepping away from the action, Booker T. confessed, “On a personal note, I’m glad I never participated in one. It’s quite a relief not having it on my track record. Because ultimately, in a Hell in a Cell match, you have to leave it all in the ring for it to be remembered as something extraordinary. That’s my perspective.”
Check out Booker T.’s viewpoints and more in the video below: [embedded YouTube video link]